What the Heck is UX Design?

UX is the what, where, when, why, how a user (who) uses a product. From interviewing users to recording their observations and tracking patterns...to sketching lo-fi solutions, and quickly rendering hi-fi solutions... In this video they explain not only what UX Design is, but also why you should learn more about it, regardless of your job.

Why 'Simple' Websites Are Scientifically Better

This article is a great introduction to the concepts of cognitive fluency and visual information processing theory - all big words for the nuts n' bolts of UX. It discusses, in simple words, how simplifying your website can lead to more conversions - setting your users and your site up for success.